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You desperately want to use a stamp on your work, but it's still attached to the envelope! Just tear around the stamp and then place the stamp and the paper into a shallow saucer of warm water. You can leave it to soak for around 1/2 hour and by then it should have freed itself from the envelope remains. Allow to dry and it's ready for use on your projects.